Animal Farm. A Musical Fairytale.
Music by Phil Dixon. Lyrics by Elizabeth Major and George Orwell.
To mark the 80th anniversary of George Orwell's novel, Phil and Elizabeth created a Musical version, narrated by renowned Bristol actor John Telfer and performed by members of Gurt Lush choir and guests in St. Werburghs City Farm on July 26th 2025.
The performance included a specially written piece for the programme by George Orwell's son Richard Blair and a pre-concert talk from Bruce Dear of the Orwell Society.
The event was sold out and the weather was lovely!
Video of performance coming soon.
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Winning Music and runner-up entries for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Composition Competition (2011)
Runner Up - Wildlife Photographer of the year, 2011
Fire on the Pantanel
Runner Up - Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 2011
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Various Music for Film and Live performances
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The Show, from a poem by Wilfred Owen.
Video taken at Bristol Museum.
Composed for and performed by Gurt Lush Choir
The Show (audio)
Avona and the Giants Vincent and Goram Oratorio
Composed and Conducted by Phil Dixon.
Performed by the Futura Learning Partnership. Bath Forum. 13th September 2022.
Winner Royal Musical Association Composition Competition.
Performed by The Bristol Ensemble, Victoria Rooms, Bristol.